Spiritual and Character preparedness by: Jeremiah

Jeremiah and Nathanael studying

Emergency preparedness is a lot like life. The things that
make life a success also apply to an emergency. The main difference is that
usually the stakes are higher in an emergency (the cost of failure is greater).

Character: while there are many aspects of character that can readily be applied to survival, I believe that discipline is probably the key element. Can you make yourself do what needs to be done ahead of time? Do you? Are you willing to bypass instant gratification in hope of future reward? Do you? Does your life consist of projects for a better future? Or means to gratify your desires now? Think about it. Act on it!

Finances..

Spiritual disciplines: in the Christian life we also have a set of disciplines. Many of them are found in specific commands, like "fast and pray that ye enter not into temptation." The following list contain some of the important spiritual disciplines that impact your life and thus your preparedness for an emergency.

Bible reading, Memorization and Meditation

Prayer, Submission to God and Resisting the devil

Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship

Habits by: Hannah

Thank you note

Habits are very important; they are the things we do almost
without thinking so we want to form good ones now so that when we are
under
stress we will respond properly. One of the most important habits we
want to
begin forming now is the ability to stay calm. Our children are
watching us.
They are probably unsure what to think of the present situation, is
this a
calamity, a celebration or neither. They are looking at us for the
clue, what
we do, whether it be staying calm or freaking out, they will also do.
So stay
calm. Another benefit is that when you are calm you think more clearly
and will
be able to get the most important things done. Remember, God is in
control,
seek His wisdom as you prepare and also when you have need to use your
preparations.

Prov 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but
he that
keepeth the law, happy is he."